diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index d44c2f7496..4dd6ce5f46 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ endif ()
 # still link to the alpha manual online.
 
 # Set this value to 0 for alpha, 1 for beta, 2 for release builds
-set( AUDACITY_BUILD_LEVEL 0 CACHE STRING "0 for alpha, 1 for beta, 2 for release builds" )
+set( AUDACITY_BUILD_LEVEL 1 CACHE STRING "0 for alpha, 1 for beta, 2 for release builds" )
 
 # The Saucedacity version
 # Increment as appropriate after release of a new version, and set back